More than a camp, the Lebron James world tour (September 1 2009)

18 January 2012

See the media:Basketball star LeBron James brought his world tour to the Grand Palais

LeBron James. Basketball star LeBron James brought his world tour to the Grand Palais © Collection Grand Palais, François Tomasi

Basketball made its maiden appearance at the Grand Palais with the visit of playground star LeBron James, voted NBA's Most Valuable Player for the 2008-9 season. Organised by Nike, the event gave talented youngsters in the 14-16 age group a chance to live the dream: a coaching session from their idol! Matches and dunks (shooting contests) were on the programme of this outstanding two-day event that also featured star players Tony Parker and Mike Pietrus.

See the media:Promising youngsters aged 14 to 16 playing under the expert eye of LeBron James

LeBron James. Promising youngsters aged 14 to 16 playing under the expert eye of LeBron James © Collection Grand Palais, François Tomasi

An exhibition for all the family: "Loading, l'art urbain à l'ère numérique" at the Grand Palais Immersif

Article - 11 March 2024

On the accessible and original theme of street art, through an immersive trail, with a rhythmic soundtrack and interactive activities: Loading is the exhibition you've been looking for to delight the whole family over the holidays! Follow the guide.

Design goes the extra mile for sport! The trailer for the next exhibition at the Musée du Luxembourg

Article - 11 March 2024

From 13 March, the Musée du Luxembourg will be bringing two worlds together: sport and design. Explore the role that design plays in sports performance, through a selection of installations, projections and objects at the cutting edge of design!

‘Rosas Danst Rosas', A contemporary dance by Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker in response to Stein

Article - 24 January 2024

It was via the performing arts that the writer Gertrude Stein first found success, and it is in the performing arts that her influence endures. We have only to look at the creations of the dancer and choreographer Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker, who developed in the 1980s a minimalist style in response to Stein’s work!

Meanwhile, on the building site, the Grand Palais is back in full colour

Article - 15 November 2023

A monument of stone, glass and metal, the Grand Palais blends into the urban landscape. However, on closer inspection, it is in fact bursting with colour, and one of the challenges of the restoration work currently underway is to restore all its chromatic ranges.

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